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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented notice outlines Maysfield Telephone Co routes from Maysfeld to Branchville and Balleyville with direct service and a time charge policy. It emphasizes prompt attention to calls and specifies routing guidance despite confusion in the text.
Reports reflect politics and social scenes with cotton prices and public spirit compared between Meron and Rosebud. Notices include marriage licenses, regional crop prospects, and troops at Brownsville, with local ads and announcements throughout the county.
Reports describe cool weather and community gatherings as Rev J N Gibson holds a revival at Summit school house with assistance from Rev Watts. Mentions organist Mies Omega Grahamia and local residents visiting, traveling, or at various nearby towns. Milano boosts activity with three restaurants and two beef markets and health and cotton picking noted.
A fragment notes that dry goods freight rates were challenged and claims calico sold for five cents in every town, suggesting price comparisons and market conditions. The passage reflects local trade talk without full context or dates.
The Brenham Banner predicts that two years hence Texas will nominate its governor by direct popular vote through a blanket primary. Ex Judge Bell notes he has resided in Texas thirty years, with twenty eight years in public office, claiming public sentiment is greater than laws or the constitution.
Now is the time to save money as Cameron Drug Co offers discounts on school books and tablets. Local shoppers are urged to visit the Cameron store for low prices and back-to-school supplies.
County Court verdict for Grahan and Chanley over an $800 shipment loss against S F resulted in $325 to the plaintiffs.
Cameron Public School announces the next session opens Saturday September 1 1906. The district lists sixteen white teachers employed and more outside pupils than ever attending the school.
W J Sime superintendent and J E Watte principal list faculty for all grades with room assignments. Supt Sims calls all teachers to report Friday 31 at 6 p.m. for duty and pupils to report Saturday 8:30 to 10 for lesson classification for Monday. Gold handled parasols shown at Cameron Drug store. Labor scarce in Texas.
C D Whitman urges formation of a Law and Order League of brave patriotic men in Milam County to support law enforcement. He calls for public spirited citizens to organize, admit friends, and invite judgment from readers of the Herald to promote a law loving community.
A local Dublin woman, Mrs E H Bronson, age 82, praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps her feeling young and strong. The ad claims the tonic cures dyspepsia, liver trouble, kidney inflammation, and chronic constipation after a reasonable use, with Pace Marshall Drugstore guaranteeing the product.
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